Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Louisville, KY; University of Louisville Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street, 40208
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
Family Friendly
Military & First Responders

Great for: beginners, families

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

100m
Sat, May 30, 7:45 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

+ 1 more option

6.2 Miles
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Difficulty

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

10K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

“OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY"

The 5th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.

The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.

Registration

Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians

After January 1, 2026: $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians

Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.

Race Ambassadors

Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday

Awards

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection.

Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances.

Course Map

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796686524 (5K)

10K runners will complete the 5K course twice.

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